The Fowler Goldbugs took everything the Class 1-Division I defending state champion Ashland Bluejays threw at them Tuesday night in the first half before dominating the second half on the way to a 76-51 road victory in Southern Plains-Iroquois Activities Association action.

The Goldbugs remained unbeaten on the season at 8-0 (including a dominating performance last month over the Bluejays), but it was their toughest test so far this season.

Fowler had been known for starting the game strong, but the Bluejays (4-5) stayed with the Goldbugs throughout the stanza and only trailed 31-29 at halftime.

The Goldbugs grabbed control of the game in the second half as they outscored the Bluejays 25-10 in the third quarter and 20-12 in the fourth to cement the victory.

JETMORE — The Longhorns outscored the Bulldogs 38-21 in the first half and never looked back in recording the home victory in SPIAA League action.

Hodgeman County (3-4) was 29-of-54 from the field in the game with four players scoring in double figures: Jared Borger (18), Austin Pfannenstiel (16), Brennan Harms (11) and William Fierro 10.

Zeke Cox led Ingalls (1-5) with 11 points.

Meade 68, SW Heights 42

MEADE — The Buffaloes outscored the Mustangs 18-5 in the opening quarter and increased the lead to 21 by halftime in remaining unbeaten after seven games with the Hi-Plains League victory.

Morgan Davis scored 22 points to lead the Buffaloes, while Jett Little added 18 and Morgan Friesen eight in the victory.

Ben Johnsrud (13) was the only player to score in double figures for Southwestern Heights (6-3).

GIRLS

Meade 51, Southwestern Heights 27

MEADE — The Lady Buffaloes gave up only 12 points in the first half on the way to leading by 19 at halftime and extended their margin to 42-16 by the end of the third quarter of the Hi-Plains League matchup.